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2011 Conference Championships Recap
Patriots over Ravens. Billy Cundiff: C’mon man! I know it's easy to scapegoat the kicker, but this one really was his fault. Missing a 32 yard field goal to tie the AFC Championship game with 11 seconds in regulation is just unacceptable. Guess who'll be kicking for the CFL next year? Giants over 49ers: Kyle Williams: C’mon man! Special teams can make or break you, and...
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21 days ago
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2011 Conference Championship Picks
Sticking with the "defense wins championships" theory:Ravens at Patriots: I sure as hell hope the good Ravens show up, or this will be a hot mess. But I'm picking based on the "God is now royally pissed" theory and going with the Ravens. Also, defense.Giants at 49ers: 49ers. By the way, yes, it's totally killing me that the Eagles missed the playoffs by...
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25 days ago
The Business of Football
Fascinating infographic shared with me by a reader (thanks Dan!)IBM SmartCloud Enterprise Solutionsaddthis_pub = 'ewengel';
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25 days ago
SOPA Blackout Day
Snarkin' the NFL is participating in a national online blackout on January 18th, 2012 in opposition of both the PROTECT-IP and SOPA bills.If these bills pass, the U.S. government will have the ability to block any website—including any funding partners and external websites that link to the blocked website—based on accusation alone from a copyright holder.Go to AmericanCensorship...
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27 days ago
2011 Divisional Weekend Recap
In two sentences or less, because the evening kind of got away from me:Patriots over Broncos: Apparently, even God isn't enough to overcome Tom Brady. Or He's secretly a Raiders fan. 49ers over Saints: All right-thinking people love the Saints, but they are just not the same on the road. Also, best game of the playoffs (so far).Ravens over Texans: Offense wins games, defense...
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28 days ago
2011 Divisional Weekend Picks
Broncos at Patriots: aka Jesus versus Satan, the Sequel. Even though he won last time, I'm still putting my money on Dr. Evil and his Yankee henchmen. Hey, I tend to root for the bad guy all the time - just ask Chef Spouse. Pats.Texans at Ravens: I know just last week I realized I should've stuck with my former Team of Destiny, but unless they manage to bring all 70,000 Texans...
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January 12, 2012
2011 Wildcard Weekend Recap
Texans over Bengals: The Bengals started strong, looked like they had it in the first half. But they had the proverbial uncapitalized opportunities, and by the second half, homefield advantage was kicking in in a big way. The Texans' fans were going nuts non-stop for 3 1/2 hours, and the Bengals eventually succumbed. Well, to the fans and to Arian Foster's 150+ yards on the...
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January 09, 2012
2011 Wildcard Weekend Picks
Bengals at Texans: neither team comes in exactly lighting it up, but the Texans remind me of season 4 Buffy the Vampire Slayer. For those few fools who weren't fans (what's wrong with you, btw?), the basic plot was that an evil government entity was trying to put together a race of half human/half demon warriors, a la Dr. Frankenstein. One of the creatures begins running...
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January 04, 2012
So How'd I Do?
It's time for my annual Walk of Shame post, where I look back at my pre-season playoff predictions and take my licks in public.Here we go: get your snark ready for the comments.AFC East I picked: JetsActual winner: PatriotsTo be fair, I did say that the Pats would be playoff team, at wildcard, or that they could swap with the Jets for the division. I have no excuse for why I...
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January 03, 2012
2011 Week 17 Recap
Eagles v. Redskins, Sunday, January 1, 2012The game may have been "meaningless," but it sure was nice to end the season with a win. Actually, 4 wins.Stud of the week: other guys posted bigger numbers, but I have to give it to pint-sized Chad Hall, who scored his first NFL TD on Sunday, and did it by plowing over Perry Riley and DeAngelo Hall, who had him dead to rights...
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January 02, 2012
2011 Week 17 Picks
This is it - the end of the road. Well, at least for some teams, two of which will be facing off at the Linc this week, as the Redskins travel to Philly to close out the season.The other day, the Washington Post sports section did a "the last time the Redskins and Eagles played on New Year's Day" feature. They made a HUGE deal about the fact that the Redskins won, 31...
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December 30, 2011
Hawaii, Baby, Hawaii!
Congratulations to Eagles first team Pro Bowlers LeSean McCoy, Jason Babin, and Jason Peters. All are having exceptional seasons, Shady in particular.(Honorable mentions to alternates Cullen Jenkins and Nnamdi Asomugha, although I'm pretty sure Nnamdi got the bid on name recognition alone, since he hasn't exactly had a dominant season.) Finally, I have to give another shout...
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December 28, 2011
2011 Week 16 Recap
Eagles at Cowboys, Saturday, December 24, 2011Happy holidays, y'all! Whatever you celebrate, and whoever you celebrate with, I hope you had a good time. I certainly did, watching the Eagles stomp the Cowboys for the second time this season. Stud of the week: Alex Henery. On a day when David Akers set the single season field goal points record, Henery made his 14th straight and...
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December 26, 2011
2011 Week 16 Picks
This week, the Eagles travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys at home on Christmas Eve. In their last meeting this season, you may recall that the Eagles whupped up on the Cowboys to the tune of 34-7 at the Linc (one of the few home games the Eagles have won this season).It's really hard to beat a divisional foe twice in the same season. The Eagles may be heating up, but Dallas...
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December 21, 2011
2011 Week 15 Recap
Eagles v. Jets, Sunday, December 18, 2011This weekend, Chef Spouse and I celebrated our 19th anniversary. I think, on some level, the Eagles knew and engineered a win as a gift for us. And they even managed to win at home! Thanks, guys! We really appreciate it! Although a winning SEASON would've been an even better gift. Next year's 20. Super Bowl? Just sayin'. Yeah,...
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December 19, 2011
2011 Week 15 Picks
Remember the last time the Eagles put together what amounted to their longest winning streak (2 games) this season? For three weeks - week 6, the bye and week 8 - it felt like maybe the Eagles were finding their way, putting their season together, pulling out the tailspin. It felt like, maybe, the team was 3-4 on their way to 11-5 or maybe even 12-4, and a glorious march deep into...
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December 14, 2011
2011 Week 14 Recap
Eagles at Dolphins, Sunday, December 11, 2011 Even when they win, I'm not happy. Stud of the week: the ENTIRE defense. Three forced fumbles, about a zillion sacks, three third-and-short stops, two fourth-and-short stops, a goal-line stand, another Kurt Coleman pick, and a partridge in a pear tree. Casey Matthews even managed three tackles and a sack!(Also, Shady's one rushing...
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December 12, 2011
2011 Week 14 Picks
And the 2011 season trudges on. The rumor is that Vick will be back this week, and I have to ask: why? Season's over, man. The Eagles just gave him a fairly sizable contract. Why are they risking a guy who's already banged up on meaningless games? Same thing goes for all the others who are banged up: Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, Nnamdi Asomugha, DRC...everybody. Why not...
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December 06, 2011
2011 Week 13 Recap
Eagles at Seahawks, Thursday, December 1, 2011I hate to say "I told you so," particularly on this one, but I told you so.Prediction: debacleReality: debacleStud of the Week: Continuing as the only bright spot in the whole damn season, LeSean McCoy. Dear Santa: could I please have a #25 ladies jersey in black this year? Much like the 42-0 MNF mess in 2005, I confess that...
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December 03, 2011
2011 Week 13 Picks
Anyone other than me remember the last time the Eagles faced the Seahawks in prime time? Does 42-0 on Monday night football in week 13 of 2005 ring any bells?I was on a business trip in Florida at the time, so I was watching while texting Chef Spouse and on the phone with Life-Long Eagles Fan Mom. I remember remarking to both of them: "Did you notice how Mike McMahon looks...
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November 30, 2011
2011 Week 12 Recap
Eagles v. Patriots, Sunday, November 27, 2011Here's something to be thankful for: this season is almost over. Five more games until we can all pack it in and just relax and enjoy the playoffs, with nothing at stake. Well, nothing except rooting against the Cowboys, who will probably win the NFC East this year.Stud of the week: Jason Avant. Lots of guys quit out there once the...
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November 28, 2011
2011 Week 12 Picks
Happy Thanksgiving y'all! Although I'm sure we'll all be watching lots of gridiron action tomorrow, I do hope you take time to count your blessings and hug your loved ones.On to the picks.The Patriots come to the Linc to take on the Eagles this week. Even when we all thought that Vince Young's "Dream Team" comment might have some validity, I had this one...
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November 23, 2011
2011 Week 11 Recap
Eagles at Giants, Sunday, November 20, 2011Stud of the week: As hard as it is to go with the guy who threw THREE picks (thank God the Giants couldn't seem to capitalize), I have to give it to Vince Young, since he also engineered a nearly 9 minute drive in which he converted I think four third downs that ended when he tossed what turned out to be the winning TD to Riley Cooper...
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November 21, 2011
2011 Week 11 Picks
I'm writing this while watching "The Top 10 Things We Love About the Giants-Eagles Rivalry."Some great memories - Randall Cunningham's acrobatics, Chuck Bednarik's famous hit on Frank Gifford, Runyan versus Strahan, Brian Westbrook burning the Giants A LOT, Osi Umenyiora pretty much decimating DMac - good times. Even the clips from losses. Good rivalry.This...
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November 15, 2011
2011 Week 10 Recap
Eagles v. Cardinals, Sunday, November 13, 2011 Hear that? It's the Fat Lady singing. Steve Mariucci may not think so, but I say stick a fork in them - they're done.Stud of the Week: LeSean McCoy, again, who might as well retire the category since he's been the only bright light in an otherwise dismal season. Sunday, he broke Steve van Buren's consecutive games with...
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November 14, 2011
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